![]() Experienced collectors assembling date and mint sets recognize the scarcity, few were minted in comparison to other years. ![]() As an early year it fits into many collecting themes. Second era 1934 through 1958 when the majority of moderately circulated examples are readily available and worth a few cents each.Īny 1933 wheat cent is a premium find both in value and collectability. Two major eras are noted for wheat cents, early years, all worth well above base value. Step 3: | Special Qualities Enhancing Value 1933 Penny | Early Year Statusġ933 is a significant year in the wheat cents series, representing the last year of the value era 1909 to 1933. Descriptions point to elements to establish a grade. Grading Lincoln Wheat Pennies covers the grading process in greater detail. As values climb higher many additional factors are used to decide the grade and worth. This 1933-D with a technical grade of Good combined with pleasing eye appeal is strong for the grade.ĭetecting wear and condition by examining all parts of the coin's surface confirms a grade. Legends separated from the rim is a plus. His forehead is very flat with little contour separating the hair line.Īs a coin becomes heavily worn, the number of recognizable features adds to value. Minor waves of hair have merged leaving only major details separated. Hair at the top of Lincoln's head is mostly flat. A large connection is evident with forehead, ear, and hair. Within the central area, all contours of Lincoln's face are worn to one smooth surface. Good Grade: Extensive wear, creating large areas of flatness, is graded Good condition. No Mintmark Under Date: Philadelphia Mint Struck the Coin Another year of infrequently encountered pennies. Although mintages increased, 1933 ranks as the 3rd lowest total mintage year. Step 1: | Date and Mintmark Combination Exact Variety is Needed to 1933 Penny Valueįollowing a year of low cent production, 1933 saw an increased demand for minor coinage by the public as cited in the mint report. In the Grading Section images are used to match your coin, inspecting for wear and subtle points to condition. Reading the value chart shows the increase in desirability of higher condition coins. Give special attention to Grading Condition. Just below are images to locate any possible mint mark. Step one is identify and confirm the mint that struck the coin. Collectors follow a step by step approach of examining: Date | Mint Mark | Condition to determine how much they are worth. Whether its many or a few coins, judging each individually is important to an accurate value. Grades of Good, Fine, Extremely Fine, and Uncirculated are described in the Grading Section below. Listed by date and mint mark variety the chart further narrows value by the condition of the coin.
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